Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors
Looking for a Student Perspective on Clemson Honors?
Clemson Honors Student Ambassadors are Honors student volunteers who are official ambassadors for the Honors College and who are passionate about Honors at Clemson University.
Ambassadors meet with prospective students and their families to provide a student perspective on their various Honors experiences.
They are a diverse group of students, representing each of Clemson's academic colleges listed below, and they are involved in all aspects of campus life. They are developing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as they interact with prospective students and their families.
You can read more about each ambassador within their major's college.
Name: Ryan Palmer
Hometown: Washington Township
Major: Financial Management
Class: May 2028
Email: rtpalme@clemson.edu
Introduction: My name is Ryan Palmer I am a first-year student as Clemson and I am a Financial Management major. I am from Washington Township, New Jersey right outside of Philadelphia. In the future I hope to graduate Clemson University with a Bachelor's in Finance.
Ask me about...: I am involved in Club Tennis, Clemson Snow & Ski Club, Clemson DECA, and so much more
My advice for prospective students: Have an open-mind and be optimistic about the future
My advice for current students: Enjoy the little things and get involved in as much as you can while also balancing time for yourself
Why I chose Clemson and the Honors College: Clemson is such a special place with such an amazing community and I chose the Honors College because it is an even more tight-knit community within Clemson that made me feel at home
My favorite thing about the Honors College: The people and the opportunities
My involvement in the Honors College: Honors Student Ambassador & Honors Peer Mentoring
My involvement in Clemson University: I am involved in Club Tennis, Clemson Snow & Ski Club, Clemson DECA, and so much more
Orange or purple?: Both
If I could travel anywhere: I'm a big snowboarder and it is one of my favorite things so definitely Switzerland or Iceland.
My favorite Clemson class: ECON 2110 (HON) because this class challenged me to push my intellectual understanding to an even higher level
What makes me happy to be alive: Snowboarding because it makes me feel free and is one of my favorite activities to do with my friends
Three interesting facts about me: I am a twin I have been on 100+ rollercoasters around the United States I have done competitive swim for 15 years
My future goals: Graduate Clemson in 2028 and hopefully enter the business industry whether that be real estate, marketing, finance, or even owning my own business
How has the Honors College made a difference in your life?: It has brought me so many of my friends while also helping me learn to a higher standard.
